This summer, travelers have the opportunity to make the nation�s past part of America�s future. As the official Hotel of Save Our History, the national initiative from The History Channel� that promotes history education and historic preservation, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has created a collection of Save Our History vacation getaways featuring activities rich in the history and culture of the destination.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has a long tradition of celebrating heritage and history. What began as one hotel in 1886 has grown into one of the leading hotel companies in the world, with such storied hotels as The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston, The Fairmont Miramar, The Fairmont San Francisco and Manhattan�s Plaza hotel. Travelers can become a part of living history

with the following packages: � Boston�s Freedom Trail features sixteen historic sites, all significant in this country�s early struggle for freedom, connected by a 2.5 mile red brick line that links one place to another, and the past to the present. Each one � from Boston Common and Old North Church to the USS Constitution and Black Heritage Trail � has a role in the beginning of a nation, and connects us to the spirit of Boston's early patriots whose hearts were ignited by the spark of liberty. The Fairmont Copley Plaza celebrates Boston�s rich history with its Freedom Trail Discovery Package, which includes one night in a newly renovated guestroom, two audio guided tours of the Freedom Trail and to sustain guests through their walk, a hearty breakfast for two. Rates start at $259 per night; available through December 30, 2004.

� Thousands of petroglyphs, enigmatic symbols painstakingly carved into fields of hardened black lava rock, evoke contemplation of ancient Hawaiian life and perception. Families, chiefs, dogs, sea turtles, gods, goddesses, fishermen and many other images spring to life at the 233-acre Puako Petroglyph Preserve, one of the largest groupings of petroglyphs throughout Polynesia. The Fairmont Orchid�s Rock On Petroglyph Package includes daily complimentary, interpretative hikes into Puako Petroglyph Preserve and ancient Hawaiian fishponds and shelter caves, accommodations, and a breakfast buffet for two. As a special offer, guests who book four nights, receive fifth night free. Rates are from $419 per night, valid through December 19, 2004.

� Come discover the many reasons why America�s patriots choose The Fairmont Washington. Step on and off the Tour Mobile as often as you like, creating a personalized discovery tour of the nation�s capital. Visit the stirring Lincoln, Jefferson and WWII Memorials, stroll through the Roosevelt Memorial Park, or explore the many museums of the Smithsonian Institution - for free! The Patriot Package includes: accommodation, two Tour Mobile tickets, full American Breakfast for two and a Star-Spangled welcome amenity prepared by the Chef. Rates start at $199 per night through December 30, 2004.

� Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a member of Historic Hotels of America, The Fairmont Olympic�s Seattle Landmarks Package includes deluxe accommodations, American Breakfast for two, Historic Seattle �Passports� for admission to Underground Tour, Smith Tower Observation Deck, Soviet-era Cobra Submarine, discounts to Pioneer Square merchants and restaurants, a Pioneer Square Walking Guide and passes for downtown Seattle architectural tour. Rates start at $299 per night, available through December 20, 2004.

� The Fairmont San Francisco�s A Walk Through Time Package features accommodation, breakfast for two as well as a history kit containing a brochure about the hotel�s history, a fact sheet about The Penthouse, and directions for a self-guided tour of the landmark property. The kit includes historical anecdotes and a guide to the substantial collection of photography, artwork and memorabilia located within the hotel. Rates start at $229 per night; available through December 30, 2004.

� The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, established in 1927, sits grandly in the middle of a region Jack London dubbed the Valley of the Moon. The hotel�s Save Our History Package features accommodations and a daily $40 breakfast credit per room and a customized historical tour courtesy of our seasoned Sonoma Valley concierge staff. Tour suggestions may include the Sonoma Valley Historical Society and Depot Park Museum, General Vallejo�s Home Tour/Sonoma State Historic Park, Historical Tours of Jack London State Park or Buena Vista Winery (California�s Oldest Premium Winery), all which have complimentary admission. Rates are from $259 per night; available through December 31, 2004.

� Originally the site of a private mansion owned by John P. Jones, a former U.S. Senator and the founder of Santa Monica, The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica has served as an exclusive playground for Hollywood celebrities, including Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, JFK and President Clinton since 1921. The hotel�s Save Our History Package includes accommodations, breakfast for two and a copy of Santa Monica Bay: Paradise By The Sea/A Pictorial History Book by Fred Basten. Rates start at $281 per night; available through December 30, 2004.

� The Historic New Orleans Package at the legendary Fairmont New Orleans includes two signature Sazerac cocktails served in the historic Sazerac Bar, once the watering hole of Louisiana�s most famous governor, Huey Long and his cronies; two tickets to the National D-Day Museum in the Arts/Warehouse District and a �Good Old Days Historic City Tour� of the famous cemeteries, Garden District, French Quarter, St. Charles Avenue and other important historic landmarks. Rates from $219 per night; available through December 1, 2004.

� Experience the Historical Heart of Dallas at The Fairmont Dallas, where the operative question isn�t �Who Shot J.R.?� It�s �Who Shot JFK?� Visitors can find out themselves, as the historical package includes admission to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza -- formerly the Texas School Book Depository -- plus a dramatic audio tour, and admission to the nearby Conspiracy Museum, where conspiracy theories about Presidential assassination attempts abound. Explorers interested in Dallas� history from the city�s founding in the 1840�s to the exploits of residents such as Bonnie and Clyde, Belle Star and Doc Holliday, will enjoy a tour of Old City Park, a historical village nestled in 13 wooded acres just south of downtown Dallas. Year-round rates are from $456 per package, including two nights� accommodation and dinner for two in The Pyramid Grill with a complimentary glass of wine.

� Celebrating its centennial, New York City�s famed Central Park is just steps out the front door of the historic Plaza Hotel -which will celebrate its own centennial in 2007. A fan of the Park, the infamous Eloise and her turtle pal Skipperdee often visited the children�s zoo in the heart of Central Park. Ooooooo I absolutely love the Central Park Zoo! Precocious grown-ups and children alike will adore the Eloise Package which includes a special rate for an overnight stay in a Fairmont room and starts at $339 for one night, $299 for two nights and $289 for a three-night stay. The package includes complimentary membership in the Young Plaza Ambassadors (YPA) program - a value of $500; free ice cream sundaes in The Palm Court for up to two children; choice of complimentary valet parking or a $30 food and beverage credit per night; AND a signed photo of Eloise.

� Whether it�s Florida�s Everglades National Park, the historic art deco architecture of South Beach or the vast multi-cultural emigration to the U.S. shores, Miami sizzles with diversity in its people and experiences. The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club�s wants guests to discover this magical city. The resort�s Historical Package includes luxurious accommodations, breakfast daily in the Veranda restaurant, a Discover Miami Tour: choice of the Art Deco District Experience or the Miami Magic City Bus and walking tour, $25 credit on an spa service 60 minutes or longer at the Willow Stream spa, 50% discount on green fees one day of stay (excluding cart), unlimited privileges at the resort�s Willow Stream spa and private Ocean Club on the Atlantic, complimentary shuttle service throughout the resort and Aventura Mall, and all room taxes and service charges. Rates start at $479 per room, per night and a minimum three-night stay.

All packages unless noted are subject to availability, per room, per night, exclude taxes and are based on double occupancy. For information or reservations visit www.fairmont.com/saveourhistory or call 866-840-8519.

The History Channel invites all Americans to join the Save Our History initiative and make the nation�s past part of America�s future. Beginning this spring, communities across the country will take part in The History Channel Save Our History program by working to preserve and restore some of the United States� most significant historic sites, neighborhoods and cultural artifacts. From underground railroads and aging lighthouses of the rocky coast, to irreplaceable documents like the constitution, many historic landmarks in America are in need of attention. To learn more, visit www.saveourhistory.com.

Operating 43 properties throughout six countries, Fairmont is a collection of world-class resorts and city center hotels. Offering a century-long tradition of excellence in service and elegance in hospitality, the distinctive properties have defined luxury for over a hundred years, becoming international landmarks and enjoying unrivalled presence in the communities where they are located. For more information about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts visit www.fairmont.com.

The History Channel Now reaching 86 million Nielsen subscribers, The History Channel �Where the Past Comes Alive�,� brings history to life in a powerful manner and provides an inviting place where people experience history personally and connect their own lives to the great lives and events of the past. The History Channel received the prestigious Governor�s award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the network�s Save Our History� campaign dedicated to historic preservation and history education. The History Channel Web site is located at www.historychannel.com.

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